Ribblesdale Close Blackpool
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (FY4), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 3002016.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £134,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blackpool costs £2,513 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Blackpool South, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 9 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Abbey Dale Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 420 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 133 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £134,950 | £134,950 | £134,950 |
| 2018 | 2 | £122,000 | £119,000 | £125,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £113,000 | £113,000 | £113,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £49,000 | £49,000 | £49,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2021 | 6 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £134,950 | |
| 21 Sep 2020 | 10 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £100,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 May 2018 | 6 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2018 | 4 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £119,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 8 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £113,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 2014 | 4 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £89,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jun 2011 | 3 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £117,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Jul 2004 | 3 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £115,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 May 1995 | 10 FY4 4NR | Semi-detached | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Blackpool in 2026-27: Band D £2,513 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,675 | £1,955 | £2,234 | £2,513 | £3,072 | £3,630 | £4,189 | £5,026 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (48% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Article 4 Direction - C3 to C4 HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 170 Preston New Road, 15 & 17 Carson Road, Blackpool, FY4 4HE: up to 18 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Site of former E H Booth and Company Ltd, Highfield Road, Blackpool, FY4 5AP, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 4NR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY4 4LL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| FY4 4PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 9 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY4 4LL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY4 4NR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| FY4 4PT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackpool South 114,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach 119,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Squires Gate 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Georges School Marton | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Lonsdale Coach Park Bloomfield | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Fleetwood for Knott End Ferry Landing | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Blackpool Car Park | 210 m |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 52.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dale Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Opd Victoria Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Blackpool Police Headquarters | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Blackpool 2 Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Tree Allotments 4.4 ha | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stanley Park, Blackpool, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park, Blackpool | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Arnott Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Sea Lion Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Kirkham Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Blackpool South Beach | Beach | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Hall Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 10 |
1 of the street's 10 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blackpool: see them on the Blackpool page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School A Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Marton Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Baines' Endowed Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Mereside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Stanley Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hawes Side Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Highfield Leadership Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St John Vianney's Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Waterloo Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Our Lady of The Assumption Catholic Primary School, Blackpool Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Shore Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chit Chat Cafe FY4 4QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2025 |
| Sue's Slimming World FY4 4PY | Mobile caterer | 160 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Seniors FY4 4PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| St Georges C of E High School FY4 4PH | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Vicarage Convenience Store / Premier FY4 4LP | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Lyttles Hidden Gem FY4 4ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jul 2026 |
| The Big Bite FY4 4LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Planet Kaos & Planet Kaos Nursery FY4 4LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| PK Kids Nursery FY4 4LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Cherry Tree FY4 4LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Vicarage Lane Stores Ltd FY4 4LP | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Golden Chopsticks FY4 4LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee FY4 4QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2025 |
| ASDA FY4 4QH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Panku FY4 4QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 |
| Shoplifting | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cherry Tree Road (38); On or near Supermarket (33); On or near Wasdale Road (22); On or near Ribblesdale Close (13); On or near Cherry Tree Gardens (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 48% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 35% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 86% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- FY4 4NR: 8 addresses
- FY4 4LL: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
- FY4 4PT: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Wasdale Road · Moore Tree Drive · Cherry Tree Gardens · Cherry Tree Road · Vicarage Lane · Clitheroe Place · Gordale Close · Pleasington Close · Sandersons Way · Highbank Avenue · Holbeck Avenue · Roundhay
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.